Sheila Axtman What is vinyasa yoga? Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic style of practice, breathing as we move through various poses that are linked together by a series of poses known as Sun Salutations. These classes can be challenging, but I offer variations so everyone can practice at their own level. After all, at our…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Desert Artists Club Show
Susan Plouzek You are invited to a wonderful Desert Artists Club exhibit! Our show is in connection with Cottonwood’s Open House on Saturday, October 14. We will show our work from 9:00 a.m. until noon in the courtyard, located between the library and the classrooms. Mark it on your calendar and make the effort to…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Yoga – Vinyasa style
Sheila Axtman What is Vinyasa Yoga? Vinyasa Yoga is moving through a series of poses (asana), synchronizing your movement with your breath. Poses are linked together with a set series of poses called Sun Salutations. This series of poses moves your body from standing, to the floor, to forward folding and a slight backbend. Moving…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Yoga is great for steadiness and clarity
Noell Hyman How is your sense of balance and steadiness these days? I just read a statistic on the AARP blog that 80% of people who practice yoga report having good balance. Of people who don’t practice yoga, only 64% feel their balance is good. People who practice yoga also report a greater sense of…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Energy Yoga classes September schedule
Paullene Caraher Experience the benefits of Energy Yoga with Paullene at the SunBird Golf Resort, Navajo Room, third floor, at the following times: Morning classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:45-8:45 a.m. and on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Afternoon classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Energy Yoga includes tapping…
Clubs & Classes, August 2017
What in the world is Hatha Yoga?
Noell Hyman Have you heard about the new group of yoga teachers who want to bring spinal and joint health, strength and balance and increased peace of mind to seniors living around Sun Lakes? I’m one of them (my name is Noell). We’ve added multiple yoga classes every day of the week; Hatha Yoga, Chair…
Clubs & Classes, August 2017
Energy yoga class – August
Paullene Caraher August Schedule 2017: Morning classes are held from 7:45-8:45 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Afternoon classes are from 4:00-5:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be no classes on Monday afternoon until the fall and no classes from August 7 to August 21. Normal classes will be held August 21 to August 31,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Restorative Yoga classes
Noell Hyman When I was in school learning about exercise and health, the emphasis was on muscles, weight and bones. Or maybe that was just what I focused on; I do not remember hearing much about the importance of care for the joints, the spine and the nerves at that time. But we all get…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Energy yoga class schedule for July 2017
Morning classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:45-8:45 a.m., and on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. I have a training class in Tempe at 9:00 a.m. through July and August. Afternoon classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. There will be no classes on Monday afternoon until fall. The Monday afternoon…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Summer yoga classes in Cottonwood
Kary Sinkule Yoga classes will be provided all summer to stay out of the heat! The following yoga classes will remain on the schedule for the Sun Lakes community all summer long, excluding holidays: Mondays and Fridays 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Cottonwood in Room A-6: Restorative Yoga to focus on healing our shoulders, lower back, hips,…